Like its sibling, the 606 Universal Shelving System, which was designed by Dieter Rams in 1960, the 620 Chair Programme has more to it than meets the eye. Many people take years to appreciate the subtleties and nuances that 606 is able to offer to a constantly changing lifestyle, the least of which is ensuring that you do not leave it behind when you move
your home or office.

620 is also a kit of parts. Whether it is the simple interchangeability of castors for feet (available for hard or soft floors) or the combining of castors with feet for easy repositioning of the chairs or, indeed, their replacement with a swivel base, 620 constantly surprises.

Only the pig-nose screws reveal that a low back can be replaced with a high back; or that an arm can be removed so that another chair, or two, or three can be added to make a sofa that is as long as you need.

And, after many years of faithful service, nothing reveals that it will be you who is able to fit the replacement upholstery.

The pictures here show how a conversation can flow naturally from chair to chair as the swivel base subconsciously works its charm.

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